Sony discontinues 16GB SxS card at DVinfo.net

John Dewey · May 17th, 2009, 09:15 PM

I find it strange that sony has discontinued the 16GB SxS card, but have not discontinued the 8GB cards (yet).

According to this link the 16GB card has been discontinued: SBP-16 | B&H Photo Video

I know they recently dropped the price on the 32GB SxS cards, but I still thought it was weird that they got rid of the 16GB cards.

Brian Barkley · May 18th, 2009, 05:28 AM

Sony's website says they're still selling 16gb cards. See bottom of page.
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$9,990.00 U.S. List Price

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Overview Specifications Accessories Resources Media Support & Training The PMW-EX3 compact camcorder with an interchangeable lens system incorporates three ½-inch type Exmor™ Full HD CMOS sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920 x 1080, delivering stunning-quality HD images in 1080P, 720P, and 1080i HD resolutions. A rich variety of features for creative shooting are incorporated into this camcorder such as “Slow & Quick Motion”, which is also commonly known as “over-cranking” and “under-cranking”, selectable gamma curves, slow-shutter, interval recording and Picture Profile™ feature. Additionally, the PMW-EX3 offers a convenient remote-control and multi-camera operation capability, which allows use with high-end camera systems.

Highlights:
½-inch interchangeable lens system
Genlock in
Time Code in/out
8-pin remote control for studio operation
General Specifications Detail:
Mass Approx. 1.9 kg (4 lb 2 oz) (without lens)
Approx. 3.6 kg (7 lb 9 oz)
(with lens, lens hood, eye piece, BP-U30 battery, one SxS PRO memory card)
Power Requirements DC 12 V
Power Consumption Approx. 13.5 W (while recording, LCD viewfinder On)
Operating Temperature 0 to +40 °C (+32 to +104 °F)
Storage Temperature -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)
Humidity 10 to 90% (relative humidity)
Continuous Operating Time Approx. 210 min. w/BP-U60 battery
Approx. 100 min. w/BP-U30 battery
Video Recording Format MPEG-2 , 4:2:0 Long GOP
HQ mode: VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@HL
SP mode: CBR, 25 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@H14
Audio Recording Linear PCM (2ch, 16-bit, 48-kHz)
Recording Media SBP-8/16/32, (GB) SxS Express 34 Cards
Recording Frame Rate NTSC model HQ mode:
1920 x 1080/59.94i/29.97P/23.98P
1280 x 720/59.94P/29.97P/23.98P
SP mode:
1440 x 1080/59.94i
Recording Frame Rate PAL model HQ mode:
1920 x 1080/50i, 25P
1280 x 720/50P, 25P
SP mode:
1440 x 1080/50i
Recording/Playback time HQ Mode
Approx. 100 min. with SBP-32 (32 GB) memory card**
Approx. 50 min. with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
Approx. 25 min. with SBP-8 (8 GB) memory card
SP Mode
Approx. 140 min. with SBP-32 (32 GB) memory card**
Approx. 70 min. with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
Approx. 35 min. with SBP-8 (8 GB) memory card

Inputs/Outputs Specifications Detail:
Genlock In BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
TC IN BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
Audio In CH-1/CH-2: XLR 3-pin (female) x 2, line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
Test Out NA
SDI Out BNC x 1
(HD/SD switchable)
HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio)
SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio)
Composite Video Out BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Component Out Mini D (x 1) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, Pb/Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω
S-Video Out Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync negative
Audio Out RCA type(CH-1,CH-2), -10 dBu (reference level), 47 k Ω
TC Out BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Earphone Mini-jack x 1 (rear: stereo)
Monitor Speaker YES
DC In Concentric DC Jack 11 to 17V
DC Out NA
Lens Conector Double hot-shoe
Remote 8-pin
i.Link IEEE 1394, 4-pin x 1, HDV stream input/output, S400
USB Mini-B (x 1), USB 2.0, for High-speed MPEG-2 data transfer

Camera Section Specifications Detail:
Optical System F1.6 prism
Built-In Optical Filters OFF: Clear, 1: 1/8ND, 2: 1/64ND
Slow Shutter 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-, 16-, 32-, and 64-frame accumulation
Slow & Quick Motion Function 23.98p/30p
1080P Mode: 1~30fps variable in single frame increments
720P Mode: 1 ~ 60fps variable in single frame increments
25p
1080P Mode: 1~25fps variable in single frame increments
720P Mode: 1 ~ 50fps variable in single frame increments
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) F10 (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode)
Minimum Illumination 0.14 lx (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.9, +18 dB gain, with 64-frame accumulation)
Gain Selection -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18dB
Smear Level no smear (CMOS)
S/N Ratio 54 dB (Y-typical)
Horizontal Resolution 1000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode)
Effective Picture Elements 1920(H) x 1080(V)
Pickup Device 3-Chip 1/2 inch type Exmor CMOS

Monitoring Specifications Detail:
Viewfinder 3.5-inch* type color LCD monitor: approx. 921000 effective pixels, 640 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 480 (V), 16:9
Built-In LCD Monitor 3.5-inch* type color LCD monitor: approx. 921000 effective pixels, 640 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 480 (V), 16:9

Lens Specifications Detail:
Lens Mount EX mount, SONY 1/2-inch bayonet w included adapter

Included Lens Specifications Detail:
Zoom Ratio Selectable 14x (optical), servo/manual
Focal Length f = 5.8 to 81.2 mm (equivalent to 31.4 to 439 mm on 35 mm lens)
Iris F1.9 to F16 and Close, auto/manual selectable
Maximum Relative Aperture 1: 1.9
Focus AF/MF/Full MF selectable, 800 mm to ∞ (MACRO OFF)
50 mm to ∞ (MACRO ON, Wide), 735 to ∞ (MACRO ON, Tele)
Image Stabilizer ON/OFF selectable, shift lens
Filter Thread M77 mm, pitch 0.75 mm (on lens)

Built-In Microphone Specifications Detail:
Capsule Type Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone.
Supplied Accessories
Model: Description: U.S. List Price:
14x zoom lens (x 1)
Lens hood (x 1)
LO-3830 1/2-inch lens adaptor (x 1)
IR Remote Commander unit (x 1)
USB cable (x 1)
Component video cable (x 1)
shoulder strap (x 1)
operation manual (x 1)
Cheek Pad
XDCAM EX Clip Browsing software (x 1)
SxS device driver software (x 1)
BP-U30 battery (x 1)
BC-U1 charger (x 1)

Optional Accessories
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BCU2 Battery Charging Unit $350.00 Get details
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UWPV2/3032 Handheld Mic TX and Portable RX Wireless System $727.00 Get details
UWPV6/3032 Lav Mic, Bodypack TX, Plug-on TX and Portable RX Wireless System $987.00 Get details
UWPV6/4244 Lav Mic, Bodypack TX, Plug-on TX and Portable RX Wireless System $987.00 Get details
UWPV1/4244 Lav Mic, Bodypack TX and Portable RX Wireless System $727.00 Get details
ACM21 EX Lens Adapter $1,980.00 Get details
UWPV1/3032 Lav Mic, Bodypack TX and Portable RX Wireless System $727.00 Get details
LCEX3TH Transit case for the PMW-EX3 XDCAM EX camcorder $380.00 Get details
Product Brochure
Description: Release Date: Type/Size:
NIPROS/1 Studio Configuration Kit 04/18/2009 pdf / 3,048K Download now
All XDCAM Family V 2406 A pdf / 4,398K Download now

User Manual
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SBP16 SxS Pro 16GB Memory Card 70 min List price not available Get details
SBP8 SxS Pro 8GB Memory Card 35 min List price not available Get details
PHU60K Hard Disk Drive 60GB 260 min List price not available Get details
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SPSCA10BRSEW3 3 Year Extended Warranty for Camcorders with list to $10K; Latin America $159.95 Get details
SPSCAM10RSEW3 3 Year Extended Warranty for Camcorders with list to $10,000 $159.95 Get details

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May 17th, 2009, 09:15 PM	#1
John Dewey Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tinley Park, Illinois Posts: 288	Sony discontinues 16GB SxS card I find it strange that sony has discontinued the 16GB SxS card, but have not discontinued the 8GB cards (yet). According to this link the 16GB card has been discontinued: SBP-16 \| B&H Photo Video I know they recently dropped the price on the 32GB SxS cards, but I still thought it was weird that they got rid of the 16GB cards.

May 18th, 2009, 05:28 AM	#2
Brian Barkley Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 233	Sony's website says they're still selling 16gb cards. See bottom of page. How to BuyContactIT Business SolutionsReseller LoginSearch site Entire Site Recordable Media Printer Media Accessories Go Products BBSC_EN\|---\|US Cameras - Broadcast & Production Cameras - Industrial & Professional Data Storage & Content Management Digital Signage Devices Editing Hardware & Software Medical Equipment Monitors & Displays Printers Pro Audio Projectors Security Systems Switchers & Routers Video Conference Devices Video Recorders Accessories Recordable Media Support & Training MarketsBroadcast Corporate Digital Cinema Digital Cinematography Digital Photofinishing Education Government Hospitality House of Worship Industrial Automation Medical Recordable Media Sports ApplicationsArchiving / Content Management Digital Cinema Digital Signage Industrial Imaging Large Venue & Auditoriums Machine Vision Medical Imaging Photo & ID Printing Post Production Security & Surveillance Simulation Video Conferencing Video Production Visualization / Command & Control MicrositesCineAlta HD For Surgery HDV ProHDNA Radiology SXRD XDCAM XDCAM EX Support Already own this product? Product Registration Related Products NIPROS/1 Optical Fiber Studio System (Shown with PMW-EX3 Camcorder) PMWEX30 XDCAM EX Memory Recorder UWPV2/4244 Handheld Mic TX and Portable RX Wireless System UWPV6/4244 Lav Mic, Bodypack TX, Plug-on TX and Portable RX Wireless System UWPV1/4244 Lav Mic, Bodypack TX and Portable RX Wireless System ECM673 Shotgun Microphone Print Email Back Close-up view PMWEX3 XDCAM EX semi-shoulder mount camcorder $9,990.00 U.S. List Price Locate a Reseller Overview Specifications Accessories Resources Media Support & Training The PMW-EX3 compact camcorder with an interchangeable lens system incorporates three ½-inch type Exmor™ Full HD CMOS sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920 x 1080, delivering stunning-quality HD images in 1080P, 720P, and 1080i HD resolutions. A rich variety of features for creative shooting are incorporated into this camcorder such as “Slow & Quick Motion”, which is also commonly known as “over-cranking” and “under-cranking”, selectable gamma curves, slow-shutter, interval recording and Picture Profile™ feature. Additionally, the PMW-EX3 offers a convenient remote-control and multi-camera operation capability, which allows use with high-end camera systems. Highlights: ½-inch interchangeable lens system Genlock in Time Code in/out 8-pin remote control for studio operation General Specifications Detail: Mass Approx. 1.9 kg (4 lb 2 oz) (without lens) Approx. 3.6 kg (7 lb 9 oz) (with lens, lens hood, eye piece, BP-U30 battery, one SxS PRO memory card) Power Requirements DC 12 V Power Consumption Approx. 13.5 W (while recording, LCD viewfinder On) Operating Temperature 0 to +40 °C (+32 to +104 °F) Storage Temperature -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F) Humidity 10 to 90% (relative humidity) Continuous Operating Time Approx. 210 min. w/BP-U60 battery Approx. 100 min. w/BP-U30 battery Video Recording Format MPEG-2 , 4:2:0 Long GOP HQ mode: VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@HL SP mode: CBR, 25 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@H14 Audio Recording Linear PCM (2ch, 16-bit, 48-kHz) Recording Media SBP-8/16/32, (GB) SxS Express 34 Cards Recording Frame Rate NTSC model HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94i/29.97P/23.98P 1280 x 720/59.94P/29.97P/23.98P SP mode: 1440 x 1080/59.94i Recording Frame Rate PAL model HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25P 1280 x 720/50P, 25P SP mode: 1440 x 1080/50i Recording/Playback time HQ Mode Approx. 100 min. with SBP-32 (32 GB) memory card Approx. 50 min. with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card Approx. 25 min. with SBP-8 (8 GB) memory card SP Mode Approx. 140 min. with SBP-32 (32 GB) memory card Approx. 70 min. with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card Approx. 35 min. with SBP-8 (8 GB) memory card Inputs/Outputs Specifications Detail: Genlock In BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω TC IN BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω Audio In CH-1/CH-2: XLR 3-pin (female) x 2, line/mic/mic +48 V selectable Test Out NA SDI Out BNC x 1 (HD/SD switchable) HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio) SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio) Composite Video Out BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Component Out Mini D (x 1) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, Pb/Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω S-Video Out Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync negative Audio Out RCA type(CH-1,CH-2), -10 dBu (reference level), 47 k Ω TC Out BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Earphone Mini-jack x 1 (rear: stereo) Monitor Speaker YES DC In Concentric DC Jack 11 to 17V DC Out NA Lens Conector Double hot-shoe Remote 8-pin i.Link IEEE 1394, 4-pin x 1, HDV stream input/output, S400 USB Mini-B (x 1), USB 2.0, for High-speed MPEG-2 data transfer Camera Section Specifications Detail: Optical System F1.6 prism Built-In Optical Filters OFF: Clear, 1: 1/8ND, 2: 1/64ND Slow Shutter 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-, 16-, 32-, and 64-frame accumulation Slow & Quick Motion Function 23.98p/30p 1080P Mode: 1~30fps variable in single frame increments 720P Mode: 1 ~ 60fps variable in single frame increments 25p 1080P Mode: 1~25fps variable in single frame increments 720P Mode: 1 ~ 50fps variable in single frame increments Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) F10 (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode) Minimum Illumination 0.14 lx (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.9, +18 dB gain, with 64-frame accumulation) Gain Selection -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18dB Smear Level no smear (CMOS) S/N Ratio 54 dB (Y-typical) Horizontal Resolution 1000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode) Effective Picture Elements 1920(H) x 1080(V) Pickup Device 3-Chip 1/2 inch type Exmor CMOS Monitoring Specifications Detail: Viewfinder 3.5-inch* type color LCD monitor: approx. 921000 effective pixels, 640 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 480 (V), 16:9 Built-In LCD Monitor 3.5-inch* type color LCD monitor: approx. 921000 effective pixels, 640 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 480 (V), 16:9 Lens Specifications Detail: Lens Mount EX mount, SONY 1/2-inch bayonet w included adapter Included Lens Specifications Detail: Zoom Ratio Selectable 14x (optical), servo/manual Focal Length f = 5.8 to 81.2 mm (equivalent to 31.4 to 439 mm on 35 mm lens) Iris F1.9 to F16 and Close, auto/manual selectable Maximum Relative Aperture 1: 1.9 Focus AF/MF/Full MF selectable, 800 mm to ∞ (MACRO OFF) 50 mm to ∞ (MACRO ON, Wide), 735 to ∞ (MACRO ON, Tele) Image Stabilizer ON/OFF selectable, shift lens Filter Thread M77 mm, pitch 0.75 mm (on lens) Built-In Microphone Specifications Detail: Capsule Type Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone. Supplied Accessories Model: Description: U.S. List Price: 14x zoom lens (x 1) Lens hood (x 1) LO-3830 1/2-inch lens adaptor (x 1) IR Remote Commander unit (x 1) USB cable (x 1) Component video cable (x 1) shoulder strap (x 1) operation manual (x 1) Cheek Pad XDCAM EX Clip Browsing software (x 1) SxS device driver software (x 1) BP-U30 battery (x 1) BC-U1 charger (x 1) Optional Accessories Model: Description: U.S. List Price: XS8X4ASXB8 1/2 inch Handheld Zoom Lens for PMW-EX3 $4,000.00 Get details BCU2 Battery Charging Unit $350.00 Get details UWPV2/4244 Handheld Mic TX and Portable RX Wireless System $727.00 Get details UWPV2/3032 Handheld Mic TX and Portable RX Wireless System $727.00 Get details UWPV6/3032 Lav Mic, Bodypack TX, Plug-on TX and Portable RX Wireless System $987.00 Get details UWPV6/4244 Lav Mic, Bodypack TX, Plug-on TX and Portable RX Wireless System $987.00 Get details UWPV1/4244 Lav Mic, Bodypack TX and Portable RX Wireless System $727.00 Get details ACM21 EX Lens Adapter $1,980.00 Get details UWPV1/3032 Lav Mic, Bodypack TX and Portable RX Wireless System $727.00 Get details LCEX3TH Transit case for the PMW-EX3 XDCAM EX camcorder $380.00 Get details Product Brochure Description: Release Date: Type/Size: NIPROS/1 Studio Configuration Kit 04/18/2009 pdf / 3,048K Download now All XDCAM Family V 2406 A pdf / 4,398K Download now User Manual Description: Release Date: Type/Size: PMW-EX3 Operating Instructions pdf / 6,049K Download now Family Brochure Description: Release Date: Type/Size: XDCAM EX Family pdf / 2,383K Download now Warranty Card Description: Release Date: Type/Size: Broadcast and Business Solutions Warranty Card pdf / 137K Download now Broadcast and Business Solutions Warranty Card pdf / 104K Download now Model: Description: U.S. List Price: SBP32 SxS Pro 32GB Memory Card 140 min List price not available Get details SBP16 SxS Pro 16GB Memory Card 70 min List price not available Get details SBP8 SxS Pro 8GB Memory Card 35 min List price not available Get details PHU60K Hard Disk Drive 60GB 260 min List price not available Get details Service Model: Description: U.S. List Price: SPSCA10BRSEW3 3 Year Extended Warranty for Camcorders with list to $10K; Latin America $159.95 Get details SPSCAM10RSEW3 3 Year Extended Warranty for Camcorders with list to $10,000 $159.95 Get details See. 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